Alabama

Generals Bats Dismantle Barons In 20-5 Rout

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals got to Barons starter Thaddius Lowry early and often and knocked the lefty out after 3.2 IP on Sunday afternoon. Trouble started in the first few innings as Lowry surrendered two runs in the first, six in the second, one in the third and two in the fourth before being lifted for the bullpen.

1B Kevin Cron (3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI) hit his fourth homer in two days in the first inning but he wasn't the only problem. All nine Generals registered a hit and a run, with eight tallying multi-hit games. 3B Dawel Lugo also led the Generals charge with four hits, two home runs and two RBIs.

This was the first time since April 29, 1997 against the Tennessee Smokies that the Barons have given up 20 or more runs.

The Barons were able to break into the run column late, led by DH Nick Basto's two run home run in the eighth, and RBIs from 3B Trey Michalczewski (1-for-3, RBI), C Brett Austin (1-for-4, RBI) and RF Mason Robbins (2-for-4, RBI). Robbins, 1B Keon Barnum and CF Hunter Jones all tallied multi-hit games for Birmingham.

Relief pitcher Jace Fry threw another scoreless outing, only giving up one hit in 1.1 IP.

The Barons will play their first morning game of the season tomorrow, with first pitch scheduled for 11:05 a.m. CT. Right-hander Matt Cooper will round out the Barons rotation and get the ball for manager Julio Vinas' club. Curt Bloom will bring you all the action from The Ballpark at Jackson on the iHeart Radio app, beginning with the Coca-Cola Pregame Show beginning at 10:55 a.m.

The Barons will conclude their road trip in Jackson Monday, and then will open the home portion of their 2017 season at Regions Field on Wednesday, April 12th against the Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. For ticket information, game schedule, promotions calendar or for additional information about Regions Field, call (205) 988-3200, or visit www.barons.com, www.facebook.com/birminghambarons or on Twitter: @bhambarons.